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Update: Big 12 switching glass basketball court for wood after mixed reviews

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Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026 Updated Mar 14, 2026
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Iowa State point guard Tamin Lipsey meets with the media ahead of ISU's game Wednesday in the Big 12 Tournament.

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KANSAS CITY — After mixed reviews and players slipping on the glass court, the Big 12 is swapping its LED glass court for a wooden one ahead of Friday's semifinal matchups.

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Arizona St Iowa St Basketball — Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson (5) drives past Arizona State guard Noah Meeusen, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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